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MRD Clinical Account Executive, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Roanoke, Greensboro

Tempus AI · NC · Remote available · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you built demand for a new type of test.

What they are checking: Whether they can educate and create adoption where physicians are still learning the category.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with a medical science liaison or clinical specialist.

What they are checking: Whether they use scientific colleagues well for questions they should not answer themselves.

What do you know about cancer care across this territory, and why do you want to cover it?

What they are checking: Whether they have real knowledge of the region and are ready for its travel demands.

What would you do

Your territory spans Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Roanoke and Greensboro. How would you plan coverage?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize travel and priorities across several metro areas and health systems.

Large health systems dominate parts of this region. How would you approach one?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to work through system-level decision makers, committees and contracts.

An oncologist in Roanoke says she can't get time to meet with reps. How do you get her attention?

What they are checking: Whether they find respectful ways to add value, such as through staff or colleagues, instead of forcing access.

How do you handle a customer complaint about a delayed result?

What they are checking: Whether they own the problem, communicate quickly and find out what went wrong internally.

About the work

How would you explain MRD testing to a surgical oncologist versus a medical oncologist?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust the message to each specialist's role in the patient's care.

What do serial MRD draws mean for a practice, and how would you support them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand repeat testing logistics and can offer practical help with scheduling and phlebotomy.

What is a laboratory services agreement, and what makes one succeed after it is signed?

What they are checking: Whether they know that a contract only matters if ordering, billing and workflows actually follow.

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The full job description

As published by Tempus AI.

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. The MRD Clinical Account Executive is responsible for promoting and selling Tempus's Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) testing services to clinicians and healthcare providers. The role involves strategic business development, collaboration with key stakeholders, and driving the adoption of MRD testing within academic medical centers, health systems, and community practices. Responsibilities: • Drive the adoption of Tempus's MRD testing services within the specified territory, focusing on major U.S. cancer centers, health systems, and community practices. • Engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinicians, and decision-makers to establish and expand business opportunities. • Develop strategic plans for acquiring new clients and retaining existing ones, maximizing client-bill contracting opportunities. • Implement laboratory services agreements (LSAs) with institutions that opt for client billing. • Collaborate with various sales roles within Tempus to ensure the attainment of company goals and objectives. • Identify and develop partnership opportunities between oncology clients and Tempus, promoting the integration of MRD testing into clinical practice. • Provide feedback to Tempus leadership based on market analysis and competitive landscape within assigned accounts. • Develop and implement a comprehensive business plan for the territory, including budgets, travel, territory management, and goal setting. • Represent Tempus's company culture with integrity, respect, and trust to both external and internal stakeholders. Requirements: • Proven ability to sell integrated molecular diagnostic solutions and engage in consultative selling processes. • Comfortable engaging with executive-level stakeholders (CEO, COO, CFO). • In-depth understanding of the payer and reimbursement environment in oncology diagnostics. • Independent work ethic with strong communication, project management, and prioritization skills. • Knowledgeable about molecular diagnostics, MRD testing, and the competitive landscape in oncology. • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and regular use of Salesforce.com. • Ability to develop cross-functional relationships to facilitate work goals and objectives. • Advanced presentation skills, business acumen, and the ability to work effectively with minimal direction. Qualifications: • B.S. in life science, biology, business, or marketing – MBA preferred. • 3+ years of direct account management experience in a molecular diagnostic setting, with a focus on MRD testing preferred. • Proven track record of revenue generation in a diagnostic, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company. • Experience working with major cancer centers, oncology GPOs, large health systems, and oncology practices. #LI-SW1 We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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